10/- Violet and Rosine Perf. 12 x 11 with large part original gum, with horizontal crease through lower part of design (not showing on face) and with prominent frame break variety at top. SG 277b, Cat. £250+

Lot 771

Estimate: $600

Realised Price : $460

10/- Violet and Rosine Perf. 12 x 11 block of six unmounted with full original gum, superb colour with central ‘SYDNEY/13’ datestamps of 22 MR 11. Ex Australia Post Archives, and possibly the only such block in private hands. SG 277b, Cat. £330+

Lot 772

Estimate: $100

Realised Price : $85

10/- Violet and Claret Perf. 12 x 11 well-centred and very fine with full perfs. A much scarcer stamp than the catalogue value suggests. SG 278, Cat. £95